Vienna/United Nations, January 31st, 2025 – In a high-profile interreligious conference titled “Harmony among Religions and Cultures – A Precondition for World Peace” representatives of Muslims, Christians and the Austrian Foreign ministry spoke out in favour of a genuine, truthful and grassroots dialogue between religions. Organized by the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), the Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations (CFBOs), the Women’s Federation for World Peace WFWP, the Association of UN Correspondents in Vienna (UNCAV) and Youth and Students for Peace (IAYSP) had invited guests to the event. Here you find all speeches delivered at the conference: https://vimeo.com/showcase/11572276?share=copy In his welcoming remarks, Mr. Peter Haider, (video) President of UPF Austria and Chair, NGO Committee on Peace – UN Vienna, stated that UPF and its network of Ambassadors for Peace celebrate the World Interfaith Harmony Week in a way that encourages understanding, respect, and cooperation among people of all faiths for the well-being of our communities and peace in the world. The UPF has organized conferences in the UN in Vienna  in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 und 2013. With more than 200 participants, this conference at the Vienna International Center of the United Nations provided a pivotal moment for all religions to find common ground. Prof. Dr. Elmar Kuhn, (video) President of CFBOs Europe and moderator of the second session stated: “As people of faith, it is up to us to demonstrate the power of dialogue and the power of compromise in our societies. Let us as religions exemplify what our societies need most: the ability to dialogue.”